MLB Top Stacks 5/22/24 Main Slate

Today’s MLB DFS slate features several intriguing matchups that present prime stacking opportunities. By targeting offenses against struggling pitchers, we can maximize our DFS potential. Here are the top three stacks for today’s slate, along with one under-the-radar stack that could provide excellent value.

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Top 3 DFS Stacks

1. Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Ryne Nelson (Arizona Diamondbacks)

• Key Insights:
  • Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, Teoscar Hernandez
  • Ryne Nelson has struggled significantly this season, with a high ISO of .239 against lefties and .220 against righties.
  • The Dodgers’ offense is loaded with power hitters who can exploit Nelson’s weaknesses.
  • Betts, Ohtani, and Freeman all have excellent xHR numbers, and the entire stack has a high xwOBA.
• Why Stack the Dodgers?
  • Mookie Betts: .236 ISO, .396 xwOBA
  • Shohei Ohtani: .374 ISO, .461 xwOBA
  • Freddie Freeman: .220 ISO, .412 xwOBA
  • Nelson’s low strikeout rate (13.3% K% vs. LHB, 17.9% K% vs. RHB) means more balls in play, increasing the chances for hits and runs.

2. New York Yankees vs. Bryce Miller (Seattle Mariners)

• Key Insights:
  • Anthony Volpe, Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, Alex Verdugo, Giancarlo Stanton
  • Bryce Miller has shown vulnerability to power hitters, with a .240 ISO against lefties.
  • The Yankees’ lineup is stacked with power bats that can capitalize on Miller’s flyball tendencies (24.3% FB%).
• Why Stack the Yankees?
  • Juan Soto: .265 ISO, .435 xwOBA
  • Aaron Judge: .321 ISO, .455 xwOBA
  • Giancarlo Stanton: .223 ISO, .319 xwOBA
  • Yankee Stadium is a hitter-friendly park, especially for home runs, boosting the upside for this stack.

3. Philadelphia Phillies vs. Andrew Heaney (Texas Rangers)

• Key Insights:
  • Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto, Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, Nick Castellanos
  • Heaney has been prone to giving up home runs, with a .195 ISO against righties and .127 ISO against lefties.
  • The Phillies’ lineup features multiple hitters with high xHR and xwOBA, indicating their potential to exploit Heaney’s weaknesses.
• Why Stack the Phillies?
  • Kyle Schwarber: .217 ISO, .352 xwOBA
  • J.T. Realmuto: .241 ISO, .360 xwOBA
  • Bryce Harper: .219 ISO, .369 xwOBA
  • Citizens Bank Park enhances the home run potential for power hitters, making this stack highly appealing.

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Under the Radar Stack

San Francisco Giants vs. Jared Jones (Pittsburgh Pirates)

• Key Insights:
  • Jorge Soler, LaMonte Wade Jr., Thairo Estrada, Matt Chapman, Mike Yastrzemski
  • Jared Jones, while having a decent K%, has shown vulnerability to power with a .243 ISO against lefties.
  • The Giants’ lineup has several hitters who can take advantage of Jones’ flyball tendencies (30.9% FB% vs. LHB).
• Why Stack the Giants?
  • Jorge Soler: .202 ISO, .338 xwOBA
  • LaMonte Wade Jr.: .158 ISO, .386 xwOBA
  • Mike Yastrzemski: .215 ISO, .323 xwOBA
  • PNC Park is not as hitter-friendly as some other parks, but the Giants’ power hitters can still thrive against a pitcher with a tendency to allow fly balls.

Conclusion

By targeting these top stacks against vulnerable pitchers, you can increase your chances of success in today’s DFS slate. Each of these stacks offers a mix of power, on-base potential, and favorable matchups that should help you maximize your DFS output. Keep an eye on the starting lineups and adjust accordingly to ensure you get the best value out of your picks. Happy stacking!

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